Gaming Apparatus

ABSTRACT

It is the object of the present invention to provide gaming apparatus and a lottery ticket engagement kit that provides improved interaction with scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the kit includes elements configured to facilitate improved removal of the film superposed the upper surface of the scratch-off style lottery tickets. The elements will include various sizes and grip members that will reduce the pressure necessary to remove the film from lottery style tickets and will reduce significant pressure needed and that can be challenging for elderly and others that are physically challenged.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing all sides of my new design for Gaming Apparatus.

FIG. 2 is a view showing the design of the body of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a view showing the film removal scratching surface of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is showing the grip member of FIG. 1.

FIG. 5 is showing the brush for removal of debris of FIG. 1.

In FIG. 2, the broken lines are for purposes of illustration only, and are a part of the claimed design of the body of FIG. 1.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

It is the object of the present invention to provide a lottery ticket engagement kit that provides improved interaction with scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the kit includes elements configured to facilitate improved removal of the film superposed the upper surface of the scratch-off style lottery tickets.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming interaction apparatus that includes multiple elements configured to facilitate improved engagement of scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the present invention includes at least one film removal apparatus FIG. 3.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a lottery ticket engagement kit that provides improved interaction with scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the film removal apparatus includes a body that is generally cylindrical in shape having a first end and a second end FIG. 2.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming interaction apparatus that includes multiple elements configured to facilitate improved engagement of scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the first end of the film removal apparatus is configured to be planar in manner having an edge operable to engage the film superposed on a scratch-off style lottery ticket FIG. 1.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a lottery ticket engagement kit that provides improved interaction with scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the first end is generally square in shape and thin in configuration having a leading edge that is the full width thereof FIG. 1.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a gaming interaction apparatus that includes multiple elements configured to facilitate improved engagement of scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the second end of the film removal apparatus includes a brushing element integrally formed thereon FIG. 5.

Another object of the present invention is to a provide a lottery ticket engagement kit that provides improved interaction with scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the brushing element can be manufactured from synthetic or natural materials FIG. 5.

An alternate object of the present invention is to provide a gaming interaction apparatus that includes multiple elements configured to facilitate improved engagement of scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the film removal apparatus further includes a grip member FIG. 4.

Still a further object of the present invention is to provide a lottery ticket engagement kit that provides improved interaction with scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the grip member is centrally intermediate the first end and the second end of the film removal apparatus FIG. 4.

An additional object of the present invention is to provide a gaming interaction apparatus that includes multiple elements configured to facilitate improved engagement of scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the film removal apparatus can be manufactured from materials such as but not limited to wood or metal and can further be provided in many sizes FIG. 3.

A further object of the present invention is to provide a lottery ticket engagement kit that provides improved interaction with scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the present invention further includes a support element, wherein the support element is rigid in manner and of suitable size to accommodate a lottery ticket superposed thereon.

An alternative objective of the present invention is to provide a gaming interaction apparatus that includes multiple elements configured to facilitate improved engagement of scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the present invention further includes an illumination device configured to provide light on a lottery ticket superposed the support element.

Yet a further object of the present invention is to provide a lottery ticket engagement kit that provides improved interaction with scratch-off style lottery tickets wherein the support element is provided in alternate colors and has various logos imprinted there on.

To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the present invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

A more complete understanding of the present invention may be had by reference to the aforementioned description and the accompanying black and white drawings submitted herewith.

An embodiment of the present invention is discussed herein with reference to the figures submitted herewith. Those skilled in the art will understand that the detailed description herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes and that it is contemplated within the scope of the present invention that alternative embodiments are plausible. By way of example but not by way of limitation, those having skill in the art in light of the present teaching of the present invention will recognize a plurality of alternate and suitable approaches dependent upon the needs of the particular application to implement the functionality of any given detail described herein, beyond that of the particular implementation choices in the embodiment described herein. Various modifications and embodiments are within the scope of the present invention.

It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the particular methodology, materials, uses and applications described herein, as these may vary. Furthermore, it is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. It must be noted that as used herein and in the claims, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “exemplary embodiments”, and the like may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure or characteristic.

In the preceding detailed description, reference has been made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the invention may be practiced. These embodiments, and certain variants thereof, have been described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention. It is to be understood that other suitable embodiments may be utilized and that logical changes may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. The description may omit certain information known to those skilled in the art. The preceding description is, therefore, not intended to be limited to the specific forms set forth herein, but on the contrary, it is intended to cover such alternatives, modifications, and equivalents, as can be reasonably included within the spirit and scope of the invention. 

1. I, Lori Martin, claim the functional and ornamental design for Gaming Apparatus, as shown and described; the functional and ornamental design for the Gaming Apparatus Kit, as described which includes a complete kit of parts configured to facilitate improved engagement with scratch-off style Lottery tickets and the improved removal of the film superposed on the surface of the scratch-off style lottery tickets including, but not limited to, storage, a hard scratching surface, an illuminating device, a writing instrument, a magnification device and a disposal unit. The Gaming Apparatus and Gaming Apparatus Kit including the parts are intended to remove the utilization of keys or coins and the requirement of additional pressure to remove the film as the aforementioned do not have surface edges that are optimal for the removal of the film. This additional pressure can be challenging for elderly and others that are physically challenged. 